Wanda
@wandawitch.bsky.social
Immigrant in Europe 🇫🇷. Supporting people with dementia. Former nurse. Medical translation.
Multilingual family living all over Europe and the UK.
Stock photos+/- no personal posts = blocked
Multilingual family living all over Europe and the UK.
Stock photos+/- no personal posts = blocked
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I'm sorry, but what on *Earth* is that quote from Lisa Nandy?
Who does Labour think its voters are?
Does anyone in the party have any kind of theory of how they win the next election that isn't just slammjng the "appease racists" button over and over again until it starts working?
Who does Labour think its voters are?
Does anyone in the party have any kind of theory of how they win the next election that isn't just slammjng the "appease racists" button over and over again until it starts working?
September 16, 2026 at 7:33 AM
I'm sorry, but what on *Earth* is that quote from Lisa Nandy?
Who does Labour think its voters are?
Does anyone in the party have any kind of theory of how they win the next election that isn't just slammjng the "appease racists" button over and over again until it starts working?
Who does Labour think its voters are?
Does anyone in the party have any kind of theory of how they win the next election that isn't just slammjng the "appease racists" button over and over again until it starts working?
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This is a very welcome and overdue statement, and I applaud Ed Miliband for it.
He will, unfortunately, be subject to a deluge of bad faith criticism as a result.
He will, unfortunately, be subject to a deluge of bad faith criticism as a result.
Full text of the Foreign Secretary's statement on Israel/Palestine - www.gov.uk/government/s...
Foreign Secretary Oral Statement on Israel-Palestine
Foreign Secretary's oral statement to the House of Commons on Israel-Palestine as delivered.
www.gov.uk
September 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
This is a very welcome and overdue statement, and I applaud Ed Miliband for it.
He will, unfortunately, be subject to a deluge of bad faith criticism as a result.
He will, unfortunately, be subject to a deluge of bad faith criticism as a result.
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80 year-olds with pro-Palestine signs: arrested as terrorists.
Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years.
Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests.
The real two-tier policing.
Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years.
Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests.
The real two-tier policing.
September 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM
80 year-olds with pro-Palestine signs: arrested as terrorists.
Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years.
Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests.
The real two-tier policing.
Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years.
Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests.
The real two-tier policing.
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Ryan Bridge - Founder of "Raise the Colours" flag protests - charged with 14 offences including common assault.
Danny Thomas - ringleader of Dover/Portsmouth thuggery - an ex-con jailed for attempted kidnap at knifepoint.
Almost like they're not "ordinary people with concerns" but criminals.
Danny Thomas - ringleader of Dover/Portsmouth thuggery - an ex-con jailed for attempted kidnap at knifepoint.
Almost like they're not "ordinary people with concerns" but criminals.
September 7, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Ryan Bridge - Founder of "Raise the Colours" flag protests - charged with 14 offences including common assault.
Danny Thomas - ringleader of Dover/Portsmouth thuggery - an ex-con jailed for attempted kidnap at knifepoint.
Almost like they're not "ordinary people with concerns" but criminals.
Danny Thomas - ringleader of Dover/Portsmouth thuggery - an ex-con jailed for attempted kidnap at knifepoint.
Almost like they're not "ordinary people with concerns" but criminals.
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So more of the same that drove us all to despair then. You might think condemning fascists would be one of the easier tasks of government.
September 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM
So more of the same that drove us all to despair then. You might think condemning fascists would be one of the easier tasks of government.
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Kent police said 'no arrests were made' of the people who blocked a port and roads.
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
Port of Dover delays: Disruption as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
Hundreds of demonstrators, wearing black with their faces covered, caused delays to traffic reaching the port.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Kent police said 'no arrests were made' of the people who blocked a port and roads.
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
There's your two-tier policing, folks
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...
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Andy Burnham is going to have to do a whole lot better than Keir Starmer in responding to masked fascists on the streets.
September 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Andy Burnham is going to have to do a whole lot better than Keir Starmer in responding to masked fascists on the streets.
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If these thugs aren’t proscribed as a terrorist organisation then we are doomed to a dark future. This is terrorism. Or at least a threat to terrorise and take over a country. Needs stamping out before it takes hold.
September 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
If these thugs aren’t proscribed as a terrorist organisation then we are doomed to a dark future. This is terrorism. Or at least a threat to terrorise and take over a country. Needs stamping out before it takes hold.
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As Chair of the London PLP, I have written to Reform Chairman Lee Anderson on behalf of London Labour MPs following Zia Yusuf’s vile and racist attack on Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali.
He must retract his remarks and apologise. There is no place for racism in our politics.
He must retract his remarks and apologise. There is no place for racism in our politics.
September 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
As Chair of the London PLP, I have written to Reform Chairman Lee Anderson on behalf of London Labour MPs following Zia Yusuf’s vile and racist attack on Cllr Sagal Abdi-Wali.
He must retract his remarks and apologise. There is no place for racism in our politics.
He must retract his remarks and apologise. There is no place for racism in our politics.
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Shout out to all those deviants out there who claim it's about protecting women and children but remain strangely quiet when it's white guys doing the abusing.
That awful Stockport case of husband drugging and raping his wife and inviting others to do so, is in court today.
Strangely I only know this latest news because of this CNN report that appeared on FB.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/01/u...
Strangely I only know this latest news because of this CNN report that appeared on FB.
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/01/u...
UK husband accused of drugging and sexually abusing his wife stands trial with 12 others | CNN
A husband accused of drugging and sexually abusing his wife for more than two decades will go on trial in Manchester, England, this week, alongside a dozen other men accused of taking part in or helpi...
edition.cnn.com
September 2, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Shout out to all those deviants out there who claim it's about protecting women and children but remain strangely quiet when it's white guys doing the abusing.
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Not just international students, but also British students who have grown up in the EU and Switzerland who are losing their home fee status in the UK at the end of 2027. Thousands of young Brits will no longer be able to afford to study in the UK. Read our short report bit.ly/4wvxoRk
How UK home fees will change for EU residents
How UK home fees will change for EU residents following the end of the grace period won by BiE in the Withdrawal Agreement.
bit.ly
August 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Not just international students, but also British students who have grown up in the EU and Switzerland who are losing their home fee status in the UK at the end of 2027. Thousands of young Brits will no longer be able to afford to study in the UK. Read our short report bit.ly/4wvxoRk
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RFK Jr. Now Responsible for 35-Year Record High in Measles newrepublic.com/post/213515/... via @newrepublic.com
#Project2025 #HHS #CDC #FDA #science #publichealth #vaccines #measles #MakeAmericaSickAgain
#Project2025 #HHS #CDC #FDA #science #publichealth #vaccines #measles #MakeAmericaSickAgain
RFK Jr. Now Responsible for 35-Year Record High in Measles
Add that to the salmonella risk, the flesh-eating parasite infesting cattle, and the explosive diarrhea outbreak.
newrepublic.com
July 25, 2026 at 3:29 PM
RFK Jr. Now Responsible for 35-Year Record High in Measles newrepublic.com/post/213515/... via @newrepublic.com
#Project2025 #HHS #CDC #FDA #science #publichealth #vaccines #measles #MakeAmericaSickAgain
#Project2025 #HHS #CDC #FDA #science #publichealth #vaccines #measles #MakeAmericaSickAgain
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The Business of War: Who Really Benefits From Britain’s Planned Military Spending Surge bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/t...
The Business of War: Who Really Benefits From Britain’s Planned Military Spending Surge?
As the Government gears up for a military spending bonanza, Iain Overton asks whether Britain is really defending its territory, or simply the profits of the global defence industry
bylinetimes.com
July 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Business of War: Who Really Benefits From Britain’s Planned Military Spending Surge bylinetimes.com/2026/07/23/t...
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Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
July 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Killer attack line. Britain will not stand for a man with eyelashes and a strong jaw who memorises his speeches
July 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Killer attack line. Britain will not stand for a man with eyelashes and a strong jaw who memorises his speeches
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Fix the schools - and you'll fix the city.
Meanwhile, Paris has now 300 "rue aux écoles". These are school street where walking, playing, relaxing and cycling is allowed, and driving is forbidden.
Around 50% of all public nursery and elementary schools in Paris now have a school street in front.
Meanwhile, Paris has now 300 "rue aux écoles". These are school street where walking, playing, relaxing and cycling is allowed, and driving is forbidden.
Around 50% of all public nursery and elementary schools in Paris now have a school street in front.
July 17, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Fix the schools - and you'll fix the city.
Meanwhile, Paris has now 300 "rue aux écoles". These are school street where walking, playing, relaxing and cycling is allowed, and driving is forbidden.
Around 50% of all public nursery and elementary schools in Paris now have a school street in front.
Meanwhile, Paris has now 300 "rue aux écoles". These are school street where walking, playing, relaxing and cycling is allowed, and driving is forbidden.
Around 50% of all public nursery and elementary schools in Paris now have a school street in front.
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Erin Brockovich on data centers:
“You’re pushing people too far at this point. You’re taking their water.
Their air is jeopardized. Their land is jeopardized. Their sanctuary is jeopardized. Their wildlife is jeopardized. The trees, the rivers, the creeks, the birds, all of it”
🎯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
“You’re pushing people too far at this point. You’re taking their water.
Their air is jeopardized. Their land is jeopardized. Their sanctuary is jeopardized. Their wildlife is jeopardized. The trees, the rivers, the creeks, the birds, all of it”
🎯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
July 19, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Erin Brockovich on data centers:
“You’re pushing people too far at this point. You’re taking their water.
Their air is jeopardized. Their land is jeopardized. Their sanctuary is jeopardized. Their wildlife is jeopardized. The trees, the rivers, the creeks, the birds, all of it”
🎯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
“You’re pushing people too far at this point. You’re taking their water.
Their air is jeopardized. Their land is jeopardized. Their sanctuary is jeopardized. Their wildlife is jeopardized. The trees, the rivers, the creeks, the birds, all of it”
🎯💯👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Spain.
Now, the country's football stars had the last laugh — the country won the World Cup that Trump had worked to make his own.
🔗 www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
Now, the country's football stars had the last laugh — the country won the World Cup that Trump had worked to make his own.
🔗 www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
July 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Spain.
Now, the country's football stars had the last laugh — the country won the World Cup that Trump had worked to make his own.
🔗 www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
Now, the country's football stars had the last laugh — the country won the World Cup that Trump had worked to make his own.
🔗 www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
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Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89
Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89
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West Indian widely regarded as greatest all-rounder
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First to hit six sixes in one over in first-class game
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Vic Marks: Garry Sobers was the greatest of all time
Sir Garry Sobers, an undisputed cricketing great and widely regarded as the sport’s greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89.
Sobers will forever be associated with the feat he completed in 1968 at Glamorgan’s St Helen’s ground in Swansea when he became the first batsman to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in first-class cricket but his achievements in a long and illustrious career were numerous. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89
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Russia is inflaming the debate on immigration in Britain as part of “increasing ambitions to disrupt our way of life”, counter-terror police and experts say
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
How Putin is inflaming immigration tensions to spark disorder in Britain
Counter-terror leaders reveal the tactics Russia is using to sow division in the UK
inews.co.uk
July 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Russia is inflaming the debate on immigration in Britain as part of “increasing ambitions to disrupt our way of life”, counter-terror police and experts say
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
It has directly and indirectly paid right-wing influencers to spread messages that align with its political goals
inews.co.uk/news/putin-i...
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My guy.
A Norway fan has gone viral for not taking part in their Row celebration after matches and won't do it if they win the World Cup
"It’s factually wrong; they didn’t row, they sailed over the Atlantic”
"It’s factually wrong; they didn’t row, they sailed over the Atlantic”
July 10, 2026 at 9:51 AM
My guy.
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Incredible scenes as Badenoch rules herself out as a candidate
Also this made me laugh- '5 c' but she couldn't find room for a 'competent' anywhere.
July 10, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Incredible scenes as Badenoch rules herself out as a candidate
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80% of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed. 1.9 million people have been displaced.
July 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM
80% of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed. 1.9 million people have been displaced.
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Risk-blind evidence fundamentalism?
Part 4
US recommends gene testing patients with high-risk prostate cancer because of overwhelming early evidence
NICE currently refusing to update prostate guidance because all phase 3 trials are not yet complete
www.cancer.gov/types/prosta...
Part 4
US recommends gene testing patients with high-risk prostate cancer because of overwhelming early evidence
NICE currently refusing to update prostate guidance because all phase 3 trials are not yet complete
www.cancer.gov/types/prosta...
Genetics of Prostate Cancer (PDQ®)
Familial prostate cancer is associated with certain inherited gene variants. Learn about the hereditary prostate cancer genes, genetic testing, and clinical management in this expert-reviewed summary.
www.cancer.gov
July 10, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Risk-blind evidence fundamentalism?
Part 4
US recommends gene testing patients with high-risk prostate cancer because of overwhelming early evidence
NICE currently refusing to update prostate guidance because all phase 3 trials are not yet complete
www.cancer.gov/types/prosta...
Part 4
US recommends gene testing patients with high-risk prostate cancer because of overwhelming early evidence
NICE currently refusing to update prostate guidance because all phase 3 trials are not yet complete
www.cancer.gov/types/prosta...